Alec Baldwin Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter of Cinematographer
Actor Alec Baldwin will be charged with involuntary manslaughter over the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the film set for Rust.
Alec Baldwin Accidentally Fatally Shot Cinematographer with a Prop Gun
In a tragic accident, actor and director Alec Baldwin apparently fatally shot Halyna Hutchins, the director of photography, and injured Joel Souza, the director, after a prop gun misfired blanks while on the set of his latest film.
Photographer Loses All Gear and Work to Apartment Fire
A Slovak photographer is appealing for help to get back on his feet after a devastating apartment fire wiped out his studio, camera equipment, and 25 years' worth of photography.
Teens Who Killed Photographer Get Three Years in Juvenile Detention
Two Ohio teens whose actions led to the death of a local photographer on Labor Day 2019 have plead guilty to involuntary manslaughter and been sentenced to three years in juvenile detention, bringing the sad story of Victoria Schafer's untimely death to some sort of conclusion.
Camera Used to Capture the Infamous Rodney King Beating is on Sale for $225,000
In 1991, four white police officers were caught on camera violently assaulting a black man named Rodney King during an arrest. When the officers were acquitted, that footage ultimately sparked the 1992 Los Angeles Riots; and now, the video camera that captured it is being auctioned off for a starting bid of $225,000.
72-Year-Old Woman Gored by Bison in Yellowstone While Taking Pictures
A 72-year-old woman was gored several times by a wild bison in Yellowstone National Park last week after she allegedly got within 10 feet of the animal "multiple times" in order to take its picture. The incident is under investigation, but the park is taking this opportunity to remind campers to always keep a safe distance when photographing wildlife.
Woman Falls Off Cliff While Posing for Photo to Celebrate the End of Lockdown
A woman died tragically last week in Turkey while posing for a photo to celebrate the end of the country's COVID-19 lockdown. After jumping a security fence at Duden Park in Antalya, Turkey, she slipped and fell 115 feet to her death.
NatGeo Photographer Has Drone Confiscated While Documenting Mass Burials on New York’s Hart Island
Well-known aerial photographer George Steinmetz—a frequent contributor to National Geographic—has accused the NYPD of 'petty press intimidation' after he was given a citation and had his drone confiscated while documenting mass burials on New York's Hart Island.
3 Killed After Dry Ice Used for ‘Visual Effect’ at Instagram Influencer’s Party
A Russian Instagram influencer's birthday party left three attendees dead and seven in intensive care last Friday after the party's host tried to create "an impressive steam show" by dumping 55lbs (25kg) of dry ice into an indoor swimming pool.
Young Chinese Couple Found Dead Near Iconic Iceland Photo Spot
A young Chinese couple in their early 20s was found dead last week near the famous DC-3 plane crash site in Iceland: an iconic photo spot frequented by photographers and tourists alike. Authorities say there was no sign of foul play, and believe inclement weather is to blame.
Photographer Trampled to Death After Getting Too Close to Herd of Elephants
A photographer was tragically trampled to death in India's West Bengal state earlier this month, after getting too close to a herd of wild elephants in order to take their picture.
Teens Accused of Killing Photographer Will be Tried as Adults, Could Face Life in Prison
A judge in Ohio has decided that the two teenagers charged with killing 44-year-old photographer Victoria Schafer in Hocking Hills State Park two months ago will be tried as adults. If convicted, they could face life in prison.
17-Year-Old Struck and Killed by Train During Senior Portrait Session
A 17-year-old high school student was struck and killed by a Union Pacific train in Troutdale, Oregon this weekend during an ill-fated and ill-advised senior portrait shoot on the tracks.
Two Teens Confess to Playing a Part in Ohio Photographer’s Tragic Death
Two Ohio teens have been taken into custody on charges reckless homicide in connection to photographer Victoria Schafer's tragic death at Hocking Hills State Park last month. The police had stated that they suspected foul play, and it seems the 16- and 17-year-old teens have confessed to being involved.
Photographer Killed by Falling Branch During Shoot, Foul Play Suspected
An Ohio-based photographer was shooting senior photos at a state park earlier this month when she was struck by a falling tree branch and killed. Authorities suspect foul play, and now a $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to justice.
Pregnant Teen Model Killed During Railway Photoshoot in Texas
Fredzania 'Zadie' Thompson was just 19 years old, a student, athlete, and mother-to-be from Navasota, Texas who decided to finally pursue her dream of becoming a model last Friday. Unfortunately, her first photo shoot would also be her last. She was struck and killed by a train.
Malta’s Famous Azure Window Rock Arch Collapses, Photographers Mourn
One of the best known photography locations in the world has disappeared. Malta's famed Azure Window limestone arch on the island of Gozo collapsed into the sea yesterday, leaving a conspicuously, tragically empty space in its wake.
Ren Hang, Famed and Controversial Chinese Photographer, Dead at Age 29
The art of photography lost one of its most influential and controversial voices today. Ren Hang, a renowned and oft-censored Chinese photographer whose work has been displayed around the world, died this week. He was 29 years old.
Guy Epically Photobombs Newspaper Photographer Shooting a Demolition
This is painful to watch. After spending all day setting up and preparing to capture a smokestack demolition for her newspaper, Reading Eagle staff photographer Susan L. Angstadt was horrendously, tragically, epically photobombed by a guy with an iPhone during the moment of truth.
Walk the Deadly Streets of Manila with the Man Documenting the Carnage
There's hopelessness in Dondi Tawatao's eyes. The photographer, once a feature photographer in Manila, now spends his nights photographing corpses—documenting the victims of Filipino President Rodrigo Duerte's ruthless drug war.
(Warning: This video contains graphic content).
Celebrated Photographer Robbed and Strangled to Death in Mexico
Tragic news from Mexico this week. Gifted Canadian artist and photographer Barbara McClatchie Andrews, 74, was found dead on the side of the road last Friday. Her suspected assailant is now in custody.
RIP: Photojournalist Jeroen Oerlemans Killed by ISIS Sniper in Libya
"I'm devastated," wrote World Press Photo Managing Director Lars Boering yesterday upon hearing that talented Dutch photojournalist Jeroen Oerlemans had been killed in Libya. "Again we lose one of the best and we also lose a very nice human being."
One Syrian Photojournalist’s Last Letter, Published After His Death
Syrian photographer, journalist, and activist Shamel Al-Ahmad knew well the risk he was taking staying in Aleppo, documenting the atrocities being perpetrated on his city. He says as much in this, his last letter, published by Humans of Aleppo after Al-Ahmad was killed.
NPR Photographer David Gilkey Killed in Afghanistan
The photo community is mourning the loss of one of its best and brightest today. Yesterday evening NPR confirmed that 50-year-old photojournalist David Gilkey and his colleague, 38-year-old interpreter Zabihullah Tamanna, were killed in a Taliban raid on their convoy in Afghanistan.
Powerful GoPro Short Doc Tells the Tragic Story of Two BASE Jumpers
GoPro broke one of its big rules to share this short documentary. It is one of the only GoPro videos you'll ever see that isn't shot entirely on the company's own cameras, but once you watch it you'll understand why.
Model Drowns After Suffering Asthma Attack During Underwater Shoot
A popular Taiwanese model and amateur diver died on Monday after reportedly suffering an asthma attack during an underwater photo shoot. Her death has shocked the diving community, and many are wondering if human error is to blame.
Between The Frames: My Last Photo of a Friend
In December, I went along to my friend Paul’s leaving do. He was departing the UK to live with his family in the US, and was spending his last few weeks visiting friends in Britain and Europe before the big move.
Man Shot and Killed While Taking Photos of People Shooting Guns
A man in Sutton, Alaska was shot and killed over the weekend when he accidentally stepped into someone's line of fire to capture photos of video of other people shooting guns at a local makeshift shooting range.
Blast from the Past: Kodak Ad from 2006 Said Kodak Would Take Over the Digital Revolution
In the funny-but-also-sad ad from 2006, Kodak sought to convince the world that it was ready to move to the forefront of the digital revolution that it had given birth to and then ignored for so long. You know... the same one that ended up forcing the company to declare bankruptcy a little more than half a decade later.
TED Talk: Photographer Documents Everyday Objects Exhumed from Mass Graves in Bosnia
Watches, glasses and combs... these are the kinds of everyday objects that photographer Ziyah Gafić has spent a great deal of time photographing over the past few years. They're objects that are seemingly mundane and unimportant, but in fact tell a tragic story that Gafić's work seeks to reveal and preserve.